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Adopt Commendation for Venerable Thich Minh Dat for his service to the Buddhist community, where he has been deeply devoted to education and the propagation of the Dharma, especially through work with Buddhist youth and lay families. (Duong/Lee)

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Commendation/Proclamation Printout

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This document is a commendation for Venerable Thich Minh Dat, recognizing his service to the Buddhist community, particularly in education and the propagation of the Dharma. The commendation is recommended for adoption by the Board of Supervisors.

Key points
  • Commendation for Venerable Thich Minh Dat
  • Recognizes service to the Buddhist community
  • Focus on education and propagation of the Dharma
  • Involvement with Buddhist youth and lay families
  • Recommended by Supervisor Betty Duong and President Otto Lee

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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Two Supervisor Betty Duong 128313 DATE: April 14, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Betty Duong, Supervisor Otto Lee, President SUBJECT: Commendation for Venerable Thich Minh Dat RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Commendation for Venerable Thich Minh Dat for his service to the Buddhist community, where he has been deeply devoted to education and the propagation of the Dharma, especially through work with Buddhist youth and lay families. (Duong/Lee) Board of Supervisors: Sylvia Arenas, Betty Duong, Otto Lee, Susan Ellenberg, Margaret Abe-Koga County Executive: James R. Williams Page 1 of 1
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Commendation for Venerable Thich Minh Dat

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The Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara recognizes and commends Venerable Thich Minh Dat for his service to the Buddhist community, particularly in education and work with Buddhist youth and lay families. This commendation is associated with the 2026 Vesak Festival, where he will serve as a Spiritual Witnessing Master and a distinguished Dharma speaker. The festival will take place from April 17-19, 2026, at Lake Cunningham Park in San Jose, California.

Key points
  • The Vesak Festival is recognized by the United Nations and celebrates core Buddhist values.
  • The 2026 Vesak Festival will feature Venerable Thich Minh Dat as a special guest.
  • Venerable Thich Minh Dat is a prominent spiritual leader in Northern California.
  • He will serve as a Spiritual Witnessing Master and one of four Dharma speakers at the festival.
  • The commendation acknowledges his dedication to education within the Buddhist community.
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  • The text contains placeholders and unfilled sections, such as the name of the Venerable Thich Minh Bat, which appears to be a typographical error.

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WHEREAS, the Vesak Festival, internationally recognized by the United Nations in 1999, is one of the most significant WHEREAS, this sacred occasion highlights the core Buddhist values of wisdom, compassion, and peace, inspiring individuals and communities to foster understanding, unity, and service in an increasingly interconnected world; WHEREAS, the 2026 Vesak Festival in Northern California will be held April 17-19 at Lake Cunningham Park in San Jose, and will feature Most Venerable Thich Minh Dat as a special guest; WHEREAS, Venerable Thich Minh Dat received his monastic education at Hue Nghiem Buddhist Institute and is recognized as one of the preeminent spiritual leaders for monks, nuns, and Buddhist followers in Northern California; and WHEREAS, at the 2026 Vesak Festival in San Jose, California, Most Venerable Thlch Minh Dat will serve as a Spiritual Witnessing Master and one of four distinguished Dharma speakers at the event. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara does hereby recognize and commend Venerable Thich Minh Bat • for his service to the Buddhist community, where he has been deeply devoted to education,...